Ruling Likely to Refuel Debate Over Future of Conservative Leader's Political Destiny

Italy's Supreme Court Tuesday upheld a previous court's decision confirming that former Premier Silvio Berlusconi can't hold public office for two years, a decision that is set to refuel the debate over the future of the conservative leader's political destiny.

Mr. Berlusconi's center-right party, Forza Italia, is at the opposition of the recently formed government led by center-left leader Matteo Renzi. Mr. Berlusconi and Mr. Renzi reached an accord on the electoral reform, which made the conservative leader regain a role...